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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 812.99 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 812.99 and 233.83 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 812.99 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/812.99 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 812.99 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 190,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,101.45/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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