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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 814.48 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 814.48 and 235.20 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 814.48 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/814.48 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 814.48 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 191,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,565.70/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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