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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.15, 813.42 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.15, 813.42 and 233.84 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.15 : 813.42 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.15/813.42 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.15x = 813.42 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.15x = 190,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,210.13/542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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