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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 820.35 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 820.35 and 222.32 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 820.35 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/820.35 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 820.35 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 182,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,376.11/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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