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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 818.66 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 818.66 and 237.51 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 818.66 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/818.66 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 818.66 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 194,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,439.94/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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