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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 819.09 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 819.09 and 221.55 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 819.09 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/819.09 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 819.09 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 181,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,469.39/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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