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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.63, 812.13 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.63, 812.13 and 233.38 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.63 : 812.13 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.63/812.13 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.63x = 812.13 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.63x = 189,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,534.90/541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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