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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 816.83 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 816.83 and 220.04 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 816.83 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/816.83 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 816.83 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 179,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736.22/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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