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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 820.31 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 820.31 and 222.21 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 820.31 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/820.31 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 820.31 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 182,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,279.97/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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