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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.87, 823.23 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.87, 823.23 and 153.57 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.87 : 823.23 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.87/823.23 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.87x = 823.23 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.87x = 126,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,426.52/548.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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