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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 816.80 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 816.80 and 236.32 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 816.80 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/816.80 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 816.80 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 193,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,026.18/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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