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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 818.88 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 818.88 and 220.96 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 818.88 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/818.88 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 818.88 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 180,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,939.72/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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