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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 819.60 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 819.60 and 222.49 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 819.60 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/819.60 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 819.60 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 182,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,352.80/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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