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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 816.93 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 816.93 and 236.22 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 816.93 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/816.93 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 816.93 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 192,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,975.20/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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