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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 818.14 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 818.14 and 220.72 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 818.14 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/818.14 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 818.14 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 180,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,579.86/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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