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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 812.27 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 812.27 and 233.63 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 812.27 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/812.27 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 812.27 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 189,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,767.16/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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