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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.31, 808.95 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.31, 808.95 and 231.37 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.31 : 808.95 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.31/808.95 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.31x = 808.95 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.31x = 187,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,170.16/539.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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