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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 809.25 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 809.25 and 231.71 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 809.25 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/809.25 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 809.25 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 187,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,511.32/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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