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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 816.36 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 816.36 and 219.56 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 816.36 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/816.36 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 816.36 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 179,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,242.04/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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