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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 817.92 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 817.92 and 220.42 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 817.92 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/817.92 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 817.92 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 180,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,285.93/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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