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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 811.76 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 811.76 and 233.30 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 811.76 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/811.76 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 811.76 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 189,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,386.22/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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