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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.15, 817.17 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.15, 817.17 and 220.28 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.15 : 817.17 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.15/817.17 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.15x = 817.17 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.15x = 180,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002.12/545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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