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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 817.50 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 817.50 and 220.44 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 817.50 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/817.50 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 817.50 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 180,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,209.70/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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