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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.38, 811.14 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.38, 811.14 and 232.38 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.38 : 811.14 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.38/811.14 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.38x = 811.14 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.38x = 188,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,492.71/540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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