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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 817.47 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 817.47 and 220.92 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 817.47 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/817.47 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 817.47 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 180,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,595.47/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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