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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 819.38 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 819.38 and 156.26 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 819.38 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/819.38 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 819.38 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 128,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,038.76/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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