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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 811.22 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 811.22 and 232.49 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 811.22 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/811.22 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 811.22 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 188,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,599.38/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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