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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.43, 810.66 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.43, 810.66 and 231.97 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.43 : 810.66 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.43/810.66 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.43x = 810.66 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.43x = 188,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,048.80/540.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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