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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 811.20 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 811.20 and 232.88 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 811.20 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/811.20 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 811.20 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 188,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,908.20/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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