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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 818.58 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 818.58 and 220.86 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 818.58 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/818.58 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 818.58 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 180,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,791.58/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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