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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816.26 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816.26 and 219.28 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816.26 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816.26 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816.26 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 178,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,989.49/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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