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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.42, 808.52 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.42, 808.52 and 231.21 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.42 : 808.52 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.42/808.52 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.42x = 808.52 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.42x = 186,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,936.75/539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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