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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 816.80 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 816.80 and 236.27 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 816.80 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/816.80 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 816.80 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 192,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,980.07/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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