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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 816.48 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 816.48 and 235.94 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 816.48 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/816.48 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 816.48 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 192,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,636.21/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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