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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.45, 813.59 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.45, 813.59 and 152.48 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.45 : 813.59 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.45/813.59 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.45x = 813.59 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.45x = 124,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,056.20/542.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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