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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.95, 819.02 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.95, 819.02 and 221.54 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.95 : 819.02 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.95/819.02 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.95x = 819.02 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.95x = 181,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448.29/545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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