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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.20, 808.44 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.20, 808.44 and 231.04 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.20 : 808.44 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.20/808.44 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.20x = 808.44 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.20x = 186,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,781.98/539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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