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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.34, 810.30 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.34, 810.30 and 232.34 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.34 : 810.30 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.34/810.30 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.34x = 810.30 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.34x = 188,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265.10/540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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