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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.98, 819.57 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.98, 819.57 and 221.57 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.98 : 819.57 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.98/819.57 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.98x = 819.57 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.98x = 181,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,592.12/545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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