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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 808.46 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 808.46 and 230.82 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 808.46 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/808.46 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 808.46 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 186,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,608.74/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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