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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 813.86 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 813.86 and 234.23 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 813.86 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/813.86 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 813.86 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 190,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,630.43/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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