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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 817.50 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 817.50 and 220.18 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 817.50 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/817.50 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 817.50 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 179,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,997.15/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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