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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 823.14 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 823.14 and 153.42 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 823.14 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/823.14 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 823.14 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 126,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,286.14/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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