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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 818.91 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 818.91 and 221.28 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 818.91 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/818.91 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 818.91 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 181,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208.40/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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