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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.81, 817.01 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.81, 817.01 and 220 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.81 : 817.01 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.81/817.01 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.81x = 817.01 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.81x = 179,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,742.20/544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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