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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 817.41 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 817.41 and 220.28 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 817.41 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/817.41 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 817.41 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 180,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,059.07/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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