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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 816.11 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 816.11 and 214.83 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 816.11 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/816.11 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 816.11 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 175,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324.91/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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