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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 816.73 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 816.73 and 236.13 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 816.73 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/816.73 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 816.73 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 192,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,854.45/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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