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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 823.31 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 823.31 and 158.96 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 823.31 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/823.31 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 823.31 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 130,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,870.59/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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