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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 817.36 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 817.36 and 220.03 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 817.36 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/817.36 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 817.36 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 179,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,841.13/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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