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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 813.23 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 813.23 and 234.23 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 813.23 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/813.23 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 813.23 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 190,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,482.86/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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