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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816 and 215.04 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 175,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,472.64/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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