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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.32, 807.14 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.32, 807.14 and 230.02 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.32 : 807.14 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.32/807.14 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.32x = 807.14 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.32x = 185,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,658.34/538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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