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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 824.78 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 824.78 and 220.84 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 824.78 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/824.78 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 824.78 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 182,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,144.42/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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