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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 817.70 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 817.70 and 220.59 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 817.70 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/817.70 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 817.70 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 180,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,375.34/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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