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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 818.16 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 818.16 and 237.16 is: 355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 818.16 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/818.16 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 818.16 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 194,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,034.83/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.79

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