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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.94, 820.39 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.94, 820.39 and 222.30 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.94 : 820.39 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.94/820.39 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.94x = 820.39 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.94x = 182,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,372.70/546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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