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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 811.05 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 811.05 and 232.94 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 811.05 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/811.05 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 811.05 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 188,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,921.93/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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