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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 811.02 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 811.02 and 232.50 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 811.02 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/811.02 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 811.02 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 188,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,562.15/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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