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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.74, 810.88 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.74, 810.88 and 232.40 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.74 : 810.88 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.74/810.88 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.74x = 810.88 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.74x = 188,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,449.96/540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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