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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.44, 818.16 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.44, 818.16 and 237.28 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.44 : 818.16 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.44/818.16 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.44x = 818.16 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.44x = 194,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,133.00/545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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