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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 818.81 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 818.81 and 221.18 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 818.81 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/818.81 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 818.81 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 181,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,100.85/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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