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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 816.84 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 816.84 and 236.27 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 816.84 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/816.84 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 816.84 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 192,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,994.79/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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