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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 818.11 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 818.11 and 220.65 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 818.11 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/818.11 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 818.11 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 180,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,515.97/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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