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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.11, 817.57 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.11, 817.57 and 236.91 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.11 : 817.57 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.11/817.57 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.11x = 817.57 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.11x = 193,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,690.51/545.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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