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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.38, 814.14 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.38, 814.14 and 234.38 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.38 : 814.14 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.38/814.14 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.38x = 814.14 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.38x = 190,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,818.13/542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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