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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 808.08 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 808.08 and 230.37 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 808.08 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/808.08 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 808.08 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 186,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158.73/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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