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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 816.33 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 816.33 and 220.13 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 816.33 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/816.33 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 816.33 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 179,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,698.72/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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