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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 816.64 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 816.64 and 236.38 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 816.64 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/816.64 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 816.64 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 193,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,037.36/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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