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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.68, 809.28 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.68, 809.28 and 231.68 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.68 : 809.28 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.68/809.28 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.68x = 809.28 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.68x = 187,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,493.99/539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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