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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 819.35 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 819.35 and 238.05 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 819.35 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/819.35 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 819.35 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 195,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,045.97/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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