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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 816.48 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 816.48 and 236.28 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 816.48 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/816.48 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 816.48 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 192,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,917.89/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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