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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 820.16 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 820.16 and 222.24 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 820.16 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/820.16 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 820.16 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 182,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,272.36/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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