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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 786.33 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 786.33 and 154.05 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 786.33 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/786.33 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 786.33 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 121,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,134.14/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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