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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 812.26 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 812.26 and 233.40 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 812.26 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/812.26 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 812.26 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 189,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,581.48/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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