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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 811.90 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 811.90 and 233.18 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 811.90 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/811.90 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 811.90 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 189,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,318.84/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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