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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.17, 809.06 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.17, 809.06 and 231.01 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.17 : 809.06 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.17/809.06 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.17x = 809.06 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.17x = 186,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,900.95/539.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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