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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 815 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 815 and 235.12 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 815 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/815 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 815 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 191,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,622.80/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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