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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 818.66 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 818.66 and 221.16 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 818.66 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/818.66 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 818.66 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 181,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,053.74/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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