Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 816.99 and 236.29
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 544.48, 816.99 and 236.29 is: 354.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544.48 : 816.99 = 236.29 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544.48/816.99 = 236.29/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544.48x = 816.99 × 236.29 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544.48x = 193,046.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,046.57/544.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354.55
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