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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.87, 807.37 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.87, 807.37 and 230.56 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.87 : 807.37 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.87/807.37 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.87x = 807.37 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.87x = 186,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,147.23/538.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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