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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 817.22 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 817.22 and 220.09 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 817.22 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/817.22 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 817.22 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 179,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,860.85/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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