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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.90, 820.14 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.90, 820.14 and 222.18 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.90 : 820.14 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.90/820.14 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.90x = 820.14 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.90x = 182,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,218.71/546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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