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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 818.26 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 818.26 and 220.88 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 818.26 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/818.26 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 818.26 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 180,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,737.27/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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