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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.42, 817.41 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.42, 817.41 and 220.61 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.42 : 817.41 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.42/817.41 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.42x = 817.41 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.42x = 180,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,324.73/545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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