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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 818.74 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 818.74 and 233.43 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 818.74 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/818.74 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 818.74 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 191,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,117.26/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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