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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 816.27 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 816.27 and 154.19 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 816.27 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/816.27 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 816.27 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 125,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,860.67/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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