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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 819.84 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 819.84 and 221.88 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 819.84 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/819.84 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 819.84 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 181,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,906.10/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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