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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.43, 808.61 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.43, 808.61 and 231.36 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.43 : 808.61 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.43/808.61 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.43x = 808.61 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.43x = 187,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,080.01/539.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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