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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 817.38 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 817.38 and 220.52 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 817.38 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/817.38 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 817.38 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 180,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,248.64/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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