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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.07 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.07 and 233.35 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.07 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.07 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.07 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 189,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,496.53/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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