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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.67, 823.97 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.67, 823.97 and 220.51 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.67 : 823.97 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.67/823.97 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.67x = 823.97 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.67x = 181,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,693.62/549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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