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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 818.36 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 818.36 and 220.94 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 818.36 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/818.36 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 818.36 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 180,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,807.35/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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