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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 818.97 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 818.97 and 221.35 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 818.97 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/818.97 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 818.97 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 181,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,279.01/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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