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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 817.19 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 817.19 and 232.46 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 817.19 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/817.19 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 817.19 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 189,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,963.55/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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