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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 816.39 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 816.39 and 215.20 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 816.39 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/816.39 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 816.39 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 175,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,687.13/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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