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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.47, 823.70 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.47, 823.70 and 220.63 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.47 : 823.70 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.47/823.70 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.47x = 823.70 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.47x = 181,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,732.93/549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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