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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.33, 824.34 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.33, 824.34 and 220.22 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.33 : 824.34 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.33/824.34 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.33x = 824.34 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.33x = 181,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,536.15/549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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