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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.81, 818.71 and 221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.81, 818.71 and 221.17 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.81 : 818.71 = 221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.81/818.71 = 221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.81x = 818.71 × 221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.81x = 181,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,074.09/545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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