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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.81 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.81 and 215.53 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.81 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.81 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.81 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 176,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,044.21/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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