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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.45, 807.87 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.45, 807.87 and 230.38 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.45 : 807.87 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.45/807.87 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.45x = 807.87 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.45x = 186,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,115.93/538.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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