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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 817.56 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 817.56 and 220.50 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 817.56 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/817.56 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 817.56 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 180,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,271.98/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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