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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.55, 808.92 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.55, 808.92 and 231.08 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.55 : 808.92 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.55/808.92 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.55x = 808.92 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.55x = 186,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,921.19/539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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