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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 813.20 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 813.20 and 234.28 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 813.20 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/813.20 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 813.20 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 190,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,516.50/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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