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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.33, 806.94 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.33, 806.94 and 230.23 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.33 : 806.94 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.33/806.94 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.33x = 806.94 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.33x = 185,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,781.80/538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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