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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 815.62 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 815.62 and 219.48 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 815.62 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/815.62 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 815.62 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 179,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,012.28/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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