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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 816.43 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 816.43 and 236.05 is: 354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 816.43 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/816.43 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 816.43 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 192,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,716.11/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.23

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