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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.95, 818.43 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.95, 818.43 and 221.10 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.95 : 818.43 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.95/818.43 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.95x = 818.43 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.95x = 180,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,954.87/545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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