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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 830.86 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 830.86 and 220.42 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 830.86 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/830.86 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 830.86 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 183,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,138.65/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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