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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.43, 809.49 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.43, 809.49 and 231.88 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.43 : 809.49 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.43/809.49 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.43x = 809.49 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.43x = 187,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,704.54/540.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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