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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 817.46 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 817.46 and 220.16 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 817.46 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/817.46 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 817.46 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 179,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,971.99/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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