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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.30 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.30 and 233.52 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.30 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.30 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.30 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 189,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,688.30/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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