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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.69, 808.86 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.69, 808.86 and 231.18 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.69 : 808.86 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.69/808.86 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.69x = 808.86 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.69x = 186,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,992.25/539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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