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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816.05 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 816.05 and 214.92 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 816.05 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/816.05 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 816.05 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 175,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,385.47/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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