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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 818.21 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 818.21 and 220.66 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 818.21 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/818.21 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 818.21 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 180,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,546.22/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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