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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.14 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.14 and 154.83 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.14 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.14 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.14 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 126,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,520.56/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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