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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 813.28 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 813.28 and 234.13 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 813.28 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/813.28 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 813.28 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 190,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,413.25/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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