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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.20 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.20 and 152.88 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.20 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.20 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.20 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 124,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,474.90/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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