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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.39, 817.59 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.39, 817.59 and 220.53 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.39 : 817.59 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.39/817.59 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.39x = 817.59 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.39x = 180,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,303.12/545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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