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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.45 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.45 and 154.32 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.45 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.45 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.45 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 125,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,994.56/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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