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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.79, 819.47 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.79, 819.47 and 221.98 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.79 : 819.47 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.79/819.47 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.79x = 819.47 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.79x = 181,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,904.84/546.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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