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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 815.88 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 815.88 and 214.94 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 815.88 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/815.88 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 815.88 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 175,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,365.25/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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