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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 815.23 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 815.23 and 235.62 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 815.23 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/815.23 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 815.23 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 192,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,084.49/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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