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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 817.02 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 817.02 and 236.48 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 817.02 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/817.02 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 817.02 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 193,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,204.80/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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