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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 810.98 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 810.98 and 232.25 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 810.98 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/810.98 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 810.98 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 188,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,350.11/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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