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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 816.68 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 816.68 and 219.85 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 816.68 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/816.68 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 816.68 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 179,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,545.61/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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