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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 811.82 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 811.82 and 233.06 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 811.82 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/811.82 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 811.82 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 189,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,202.77/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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