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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 817.58 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 817.58 and 220.55 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 817.58 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/817.58 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 817.58 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 180,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,312.08/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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