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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 811.82 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 811.82 and 228.89 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 811.82 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/811.82 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 811.82 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 185,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,817.48/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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