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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.19, 817.97 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.19, 817.97 and 220.65 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.19 : 817.97 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.19/817.97 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.19x = 817.97 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.19x = 180,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,483.98/545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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