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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 815.16 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 815.16 and 235.12 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 815.16 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/815.16 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 815.16 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 191,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,660.42/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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