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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 815.58 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 815.58 and 219.12 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 815.58 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/815.58 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 815.58 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 178,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,709.89/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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