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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 818.47 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 818.47 and 220.94 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 818.47 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/818.47 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 818.47 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 180,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,832.76/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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