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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.23, 809.98 and 232.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.23, 809.98 and 232.00 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.23 : 809.98 = 232.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.23/809.98 = 232.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.23x = 809.98 × 232.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.23x = 187,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,912.76/540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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