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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 811.96 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 811.96 and 233.56 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 811.96 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/811.96 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 811.96 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 189,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,641.38/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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