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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 816.24 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 816.24 and 214.88 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 816.24 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/816.24 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 816.24 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 175,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,393.65/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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