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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.41, 807.87 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.41, 807.87 and 230.31 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.41 : 807.87 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.41/807.87 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.41x = 807.87 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.41x = 186,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,061.40/538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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