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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.13, 808.80 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.13, 808.80 and 231 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.13 : 808.80 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.13/808.80 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.13x = 808.80 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.13x = 186,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,832.80/539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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