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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 818.03 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 818.03 and 220.65 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 818.03 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/818.03 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 818.03 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 180,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,497.22/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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