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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.46, 812.04 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.46, 812.04 and 233.30 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.46 : 812.04 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.46/812.04 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.46x = 812.04 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.46x = 189,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,448.93/541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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