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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 812.22 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 812.22 and 233.36 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 812.22 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/812.22 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 812.22 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 189,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,541.69/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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