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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 823.62 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 823.62 and 220 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 823.62 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/823.62 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 823.62 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 181,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,196.40/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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