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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 816.32 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 816.32 and 219.46 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 816.32 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/816.32 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 816.32 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 179,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,145.51/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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