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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 819.97 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 819.97 and 221.84 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 819.97 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/819.97 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 819.97 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 181,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896.94/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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