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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 811.48 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 811.48 and 233 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 811.48 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/811.48 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 811.48 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 189,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,074.84/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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