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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 815.55 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 815.55 and 235.50 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 815.55 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/815.55 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 815.55 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 192,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,062.03/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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