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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 817.14 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 817.14 and 220.40 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 817.14 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/817.14 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 817.14 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 180,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,097.66/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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