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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 811.54 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 811.54 and 232.89 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 811.54 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/811.54 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 811.54 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 188,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,999.55/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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