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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.65, 824.81 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.65, 824.81 and 220.75 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.65 : 824.81 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.65/824.81 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.65x = 824.81 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.65x = 182,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,076.58/549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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