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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 812.12 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 812.12 and 233.80 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 812.12 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/812.12 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 812.12 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 189,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,871.11/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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