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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 817.60 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 817.60 and 220.73 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 817.60 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/817.60 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 817.60 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 180,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468.85/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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