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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.84 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.84 and 233.06 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.84 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.84 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.84 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 189,207.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,207.43/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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