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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.97, 820.46 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.97, 820.46 and 221.98 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.97 : 820.46 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.97/820.46 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.97x = 820.46 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.97x = 182,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,125.71/546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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