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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 818.78 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 818.78 and 237.76 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 818.78 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/818.78 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 818.78 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 194,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,673.13/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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