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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 817.62 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 817.62 and 220.42 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 817.62 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/817.62 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 817.62 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 180,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,219.80/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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