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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 806.66 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 806.66 and 230.18 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 806.66 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/806.66 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 806.66 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 185,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,677.00/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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