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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 815.22 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 815.22 and 235.12 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 815.22 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/815.22 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 815.22 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 191,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,674.53/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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