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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.70, 808.14 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.70, 808.14 and 230.56 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.70 : 808.14 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.70/808.14 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.70x = 808.14 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.70x = 186,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,322.31/538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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