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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 815.43 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 815.43 and 235.44 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 815.43 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/815.43 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 815.43 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 191,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,986.81/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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