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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 817.68 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 817.68 and 220.64 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 817.68 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/817.68 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 817.68 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 180,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,412.92/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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