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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.59, 818.16 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.59, 818.16 and 220.87 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.59 : 818.16 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.59/818.16 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.59x = 818.16 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.59x = 180,707.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,707.00/545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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