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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 809.54 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 809.54 and 231.90 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 809.54 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/809.54 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 809.54 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 187,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,732.33/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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