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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 818.25 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 818.25 and 220.72 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 818.25 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/818.25 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 818.25 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 180,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604.14/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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