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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.18, 807.51 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.18, 807.51 and 230.11 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.18 : 807.51 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.18/807.51 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.18x = 807.51 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.18x = 185,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,816.13/538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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