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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.27, 807.46 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.27, 807.46 and 230.15 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.27 : 807.46 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.27/807.46 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.27x = 807.46 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.27x = 185,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,836.92/538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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