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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 811.80 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 811.80 and 233.34 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 811.80 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/811.80 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 811.80 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 189,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,425.41/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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