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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 810.87 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 810.87 and 232.81 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 810.87 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/810.87 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 810.87 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 188,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,778.64/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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