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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 817.24 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 817.24 and 220.24 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 817.24 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/817.24 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 817.24 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 179,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,988.94/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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