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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 812.00 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 812.00 and 233.10 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 812.00 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/812.00 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 812.00 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 189,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,276.03/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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