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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.20, 807.96 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.20, 807.96 and 231 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.20 : 807.96 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.20/807.96 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.20x = 807.96 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.20x = 186,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,638.76/539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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