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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.66, 808.81 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.66, 808.81 and 231.44 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.66 : 808.81 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.66/808.81 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.66x = 808.81 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.66x = 187,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,186.36/539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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