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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 816.96 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 816.96 and 219.99 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 816.96 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/816.96 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 816.96 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 179,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,718.95/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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