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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.17, 817.06 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.17, 817.06 and 236.83 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.17 : 817.06 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.17/817.06 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.17x = 817.06 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.17x = 193,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,504.32/545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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