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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 816.85 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 816.85 and 220.23 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 816.85 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/816.85 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 816.85 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 179,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,895.15/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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