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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.35, 816.51 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.35, 816.51 and 154.38 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.35 : 816.51 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.35/816.51 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.35x = 816.51 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.35x = 126,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,052.81/544.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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