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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 818.36 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 818.36 and 237.36 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 818.36 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/818.36 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 818.36 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 194,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,245.93/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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