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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 818.95 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 818.95 and 237.85 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 818.95 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/818.95 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 818.95 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 194,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786.83/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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