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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.33, 812.23 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.33, 812.23 and 233.13 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.33 : 812.23 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.33/812.23 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.33x = 812.23 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.33x = 189,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,353.07/541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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