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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811 and 232.76 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 188,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,768.36/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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