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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 818.40 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 818.40 and 220.84 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 818.40 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/818.40 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 818.40 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 180,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,735.46/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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