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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 809.60 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 809.60 and 231.66 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 809.60 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/809.60 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 809.60 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 187,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,550.78/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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