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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.97, 809.99 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.97, 809.99 and 231.96 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.97 : 809.99 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.97/809.99 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.97x = 809.99 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.97x = 187,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,884.12/539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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