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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.95, 808.22 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.95, 808.22 and 230.64 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.95 : 808.22 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.95/808.22 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.95x = 808.22 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.95x = 186,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,407.86/538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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