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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.31, 814.82 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.31, 814.82 and 153.29 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.31 : 814.82 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.31/814.82 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.31x = 814.82 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.31x = 124,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,903.76/543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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