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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.23, 814.73 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.23, 814.73 and 235.23 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.23 : 814.73 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.23/814.73 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.23x = 814.73 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.23x = 191,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,648.94/543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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