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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 817.62 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 817.62 and 220.44 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 817.62 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/817.62 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 817.62 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 180,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,236.15/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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