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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 809.45 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 809.45 and 231.57 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 809.45 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/809.45 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 809.45 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 187,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,443.18/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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