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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 808.64 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.94, 808.64 and 230.86 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.94 : 808.64 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.94/808.64 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.94x = 808.64 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.94x = 186,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,682.63/538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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