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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 816.23 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 816.23 and 154.11 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 816.23 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/816.23 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 816.23 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 125,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,788.43/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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