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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 809.60 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 809.60 and 232 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 809.60 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/809.60 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 809.60 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 187,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827.20/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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