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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 808.39 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 808.39 and 154.17 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 808.39 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/808.39 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 808.39 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 124,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,629.10/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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