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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 818.11 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 818.11 and 220.88 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 818.11 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/818.11 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 818.11 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 180,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,698.94/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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