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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.28 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.28 and 232.88 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.28 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.28 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.28 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 188,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,927.41/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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