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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 812.68 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 812.68 and 233.89 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 812.68 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/812.68 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 812.68 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 190,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,076.42/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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