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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 811.89 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 811.89 and 232.88 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 811.89 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/811.89 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 811.89 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 189,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,072.94/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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