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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.08 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.08 and 220 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.08 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.08 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.08 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 179,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,757.60/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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