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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 817.08 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 817.08 and 220.20 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 817.08 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/817.08 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 817.08 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 179,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,921.02/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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