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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 818.10 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 818.10 and 220.76 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 818.10 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/818.10 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 818.10 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 180,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,602.73/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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