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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 817.83 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 817.83 and 220.50 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 817.83 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/817.83 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 817.83 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 180,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,331.52/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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