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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 817.82 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 817.82 and 220.50 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 817.82 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/817.82 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 817.82 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 180,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,329.03/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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