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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 817.92 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 817.92 and 220.63 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 817.92 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/817.92 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 817.92 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 180,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,457.69/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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