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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.72, 808.96 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.72, 808.96 and 231.11 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.72 : 808.96 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.72/808.96 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.72x = 808.96 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.72x = 186,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,958.75/539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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