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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.57, 809.36 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.57, 809.36 and 231.23 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.57 : 809.36 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.57/809.36 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.57x = 809.36 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.57x = 187,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,143.11/539.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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