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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.07, 815.96 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.07, 815.96 and 214.94 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.07 : 815.96 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.07/815.96 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.07x = 815.96 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.07x = 175,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,377.29/544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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