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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 816.54 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 816.54 and 219.45 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 816.54 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/816.54 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 816.54 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 179,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191.94/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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