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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.29, 813.37 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.29, 813.37 and 152.32 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.29 : 813.37 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.29/813.37 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.29x = 813.37 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.29x = 123,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,892.52/542.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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