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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 831.02 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 831.02 and 220.50 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 831.02 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/831.02 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 831.02 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 183,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,239.91/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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