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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.36, 811.87 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.36, 811.87 and 233.01 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.36 : 811.87 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.36/811.87 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.36x = 811.87 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.36x = 189,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,176.51/541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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