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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.73, 807.58 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.73, 807.58 and 230.16 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.73 : 807.58 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.73/807.58 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.73x = 807.58 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.73x = 185,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,872.04/538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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