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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.12 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.12 and 231.66 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.12 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.12 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.12 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 189,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,062.36/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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