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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 813.68 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 813.68 and 234.24 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 813.68 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/813.68 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 813.68 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 190,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,596.40/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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