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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 817.70 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 817.70 and 220.58 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 817.70 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/817.70 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 817.70 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 180,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,368.27/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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