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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 817.11 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 817.11 and 220.07 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 817.11 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/817.11 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 817.11 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 179,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,817.31/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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