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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.60, 812.50 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.60, 812.50 and 233.46 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.60 : 812.50 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.60/812.50 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.60x = 812.50 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.60x = 189,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,686.25/541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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