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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 817.22 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 817.22 and 236.69 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 817.22 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/817.22 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 817.22 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 193,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,422.53/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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