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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 811.70 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 811.70 and 233.51 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 811.70 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/811.70 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 811.70 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 189,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,537.34/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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