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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.58, 808.25 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.58, 808.25 and 230.72 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.58 : 808.25 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.58/808.25 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.58x = 808.25 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.58x = 186,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,474.25/538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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