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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.80, 807.96 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.80, 807.96 and 230.64 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.80 : 807.96 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.80/807.96 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.80x = 807.96 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.80x = 186,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,347.89/538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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