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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 808.14 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 808.14 and 230.38 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 808.14 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/808.14 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 808.14 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 186,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,179.29/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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