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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 814.97 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 814.97 and 234.93 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 814.97 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/814.97 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 814.97 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 191,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,459.73/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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