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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 819.06 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 819.06 and 221.19 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 819.06 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/819.06 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 819.06 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 181,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,167.88/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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