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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.39 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.39 and 220.42 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.39 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.39 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.39 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 180,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,169.10/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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