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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.86, 808.44 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.86, 808.44 and 230.58 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.86 : 808.44 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.86/808.44 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.86x = 808.44 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.86x = 186,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,410.10/538.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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