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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 817.50 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 817.50 and 220.22 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 817.50 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/817.50 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 817.50 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 180,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,029.85/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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