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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 808.38 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 808.38 and 154.24 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 808.38 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/808.38 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 808.38 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 124,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,684.53/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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