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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.54, 807.12 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.54, 807.12 and 230.31 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.54 : 807.12 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.54/807.12 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.54x = 807.12 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.54x = 185,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,887.81/538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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