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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 818.16 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 818.16 and 237.02 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 818.16 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/818.16 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 818.16 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 193,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,920.28/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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