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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 818.16 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 818.16 and 237.01 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 818.16 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/818.16 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 818.16 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 193,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,912.10/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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