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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 819.06 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 819.06 and 221.32 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 819.06 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/819.06 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 819.06 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 181,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,274.36/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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