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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 820.53 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 820.53 and 222.39 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 820.53 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/820.53 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 820.53 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 182,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,477.67/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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