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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 818.25 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 818.25 and 220.69 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 818.25 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/818.25 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 818.25 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 180,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,579.59/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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