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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 820.30 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 820.30 and 222.16 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 820.30 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/820.30 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 820.30 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 182,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235.24/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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