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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.93, 812.14 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.93, 812.14 and 233.55 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.93 : 812.14 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.93/812.14 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.93x = 812.14 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.93x = 189,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,675.30/541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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