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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 817.35 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 817.35 and 220.21 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 817.35 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/817.35 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 817.35 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 179,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,988.64/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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