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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 820.56 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 820.56 and 222.19 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 820.56 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/820.56 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 820.56 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 182,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,320.23/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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