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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 812.82 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 812.82 and 233.73 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 812.82 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/812.82 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 812.82 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 189,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,976.35/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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