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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.15, 807.95 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.15, 807.95 and 230.92 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.15 : 807.95 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.15/807.95 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.15x = 807.95 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.15x = 186,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,566.62/539.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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