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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.27, 823.70 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.27, 823.70 and 220.04 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.27 : 823.70 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.27/823.70 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.27x = 823.70 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.27x = 181,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,241.73/549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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