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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 816.39 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 816.39 and 236.14 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 816.39 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/816.39 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 816.39 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 192,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,780.29/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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