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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.54, 812.56 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.54, 812.56 and 233.36 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.54 : 812.56 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.54/812.56 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.54x = 812.56 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.54x = 189,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619.00/541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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