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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.78, 824.17 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.78, 824.17 and 220.93 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.78 : 824.17 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.78/824.17 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.78x = 824.17 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.78x = 182,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,083.88/549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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