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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.51, 807.89 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.51, 807.89 and 230.20 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.51 : 807.89 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.51/807.89 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.51x = 807.89 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.51x = 185,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,971.09/538.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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