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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.02, 808.54 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.02, 808.54 and 230.44 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.02 : 808.54 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.02/808.54 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.02x = 808.54 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.02x = 186,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,319.96/539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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