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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 817.94 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 817.94 and 237.25 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 817.94 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/817.94 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 817.94 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 194,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,055.08/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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