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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 824.16 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 824.16 and 220.65 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 824.16 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/824.16 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 824.16 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 181,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,850.90/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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