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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.79, 819 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.79, 819 and 221.19 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.79 : 819 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.79/819 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.79x = 819 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.79x = 181,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,154.61/545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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