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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 817.22 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 817.22 and 236.93 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 817.22 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/817.22 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 817.22 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 193,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,620.44/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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