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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 812.27 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 812.27 and 233.34 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 812.27 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/812.27 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 812.27 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 189,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,533.92/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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