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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 816.96 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 816.96 and 220.08 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 816.96 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/816.96 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 816.96 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 179,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,796.56/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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