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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 816.49 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 816.49 and 219.50 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 816.49 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/816.49 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 816.49 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 179,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,219.56/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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