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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 811.52 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 811.52 and 233.22 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 811.52 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/811.52 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 811.52 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 189,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,262.69/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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