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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.01, 814.46 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.01, 814.46 and 152.98 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.01 : 814.46 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.01/814.46 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.01x = 814.46 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.01x = 124,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,596.09/543.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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