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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 816.88 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 816.88 and 236.56 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 816.88 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/816.88 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 816.88 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 193,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,241.13/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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