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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 818.61 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 818.61 and 221.08 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 818.61 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/818.61 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 818.61 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 180,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,978.30/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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