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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 820.58 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 820.58 and 222.54 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 820.58 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/820.58 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 820.58 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 182,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,611.87/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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