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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.29 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.29 and 215.22 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.29 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.29 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.29 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 175,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,680.86/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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