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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 813 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 813 and 238 is: 357

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 813 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/813 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 813 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 193,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,494/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357

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