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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 819.61 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 819.61 and 221.88 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 819.61 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/819.61 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 819.61 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 181,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,849.86/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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