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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 819.21 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 819.21 and 237.93 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 819.21 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/819.21 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 819.21 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 194,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,914.64/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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