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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 815.96 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 815.96 and 153.98 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 815.96 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/815.96 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 815.96 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 125,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,641.52/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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