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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 813.02 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 813.02 and 233.84 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 813.02 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/813.02 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 813.02 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 190,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,116.60/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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