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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 816.96 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 816.96 and 220.24 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 816.96 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/816.96 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 816.96 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 179,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,923.19/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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