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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.27, 809.82 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.27, 809.82 and 232.02 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.27 : 809.82 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.27/809.82 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.27x = 809.82 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.27x = 187,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,894.44/540.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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