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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.79, 808.31 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.79, 808.31 and 154.04 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.79 : 808.31 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.79/808.31 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.79x = 808.31 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.79x = 124,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,514.48/538.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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