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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.66 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.66 and 221.27 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.66 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.66 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.66 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 181,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,139.70/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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