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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 816.97 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 816.97 and 236.30 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 816.97 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/816.97 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 816.97 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 193,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050.01/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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