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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 816.02 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 816.02 and 154.05 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 816.02 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/816.02 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 816.02 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 125,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,705.21/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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