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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 817.21 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 817.21 and 220.28 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 817.21 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/817.21 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 817.21 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 180,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,016.51/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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