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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.93, 812.91 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.93, 812.91 and 233.47 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.93 : 812.91 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.93/812.91 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.93x = 812.91 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.93x = 189,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,790.10/541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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