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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 817.52 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 817.52 and 220.46 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 817.52 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/817.52 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 817.52 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 180,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,225.27/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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