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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.94, 820.34 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.94, 820.34 and 222.32 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.94 : 820.34 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.94/820.34 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.94x = 820.34 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.94x = 182,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,377.99/546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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