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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 813.90 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 813.90 and 230.16 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 813.90 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/813.90 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 813.90 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 187,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,327.22/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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