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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.35, 815.13 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.35, 815.13 and 235.22 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.35 : 815.13 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.35/815.13 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.35x = 815.13 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.35x = 191,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,730.80/543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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