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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 818.34 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 818.34 and 237.38 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 818.34 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/818.34 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 818.34 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 194,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,257.55/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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