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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 809.46 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 809.46 and 231.51 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 809.46 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/809.46 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 809.46 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 187,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398.08/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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