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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 816.82 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 816.82 and 236.23 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 816.82 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/816.82 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 816.82 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 192,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,956.50/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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