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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 817.58 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 817.58 and 220.38 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 817.58 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/817.58 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 817.58 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 180,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,178.28/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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