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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.14, 808.70 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.14, 808.70 and 230.73 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.14 : 808.70 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.14/808.70 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.14x = 808.70 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.14x = 186,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,591.35/539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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