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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 817.04 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 817.04 and 220.16 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 817.04 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/817.04 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 817.04 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 179,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,882.12/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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