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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 812.16 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 812.16 and 233.15 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 812.16 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/812.16 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 812.16 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 189,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,351.04/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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