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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.17, 807.56 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.17, 807.56 and 230.01 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.17 : 807.56 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.17/807.56 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.17x = 807.56 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.17x = 185,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,746.88/538.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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