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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 817.79 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 817.79 and 220.62 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 817.79 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/817.79 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 817.79 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 180,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419.73/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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