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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 818.58 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 818.58 and 221 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 818.58 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/818.58 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 818.58 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 180,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,906.18/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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