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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 819.25 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 819.25 and 237.98 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 819.25 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/819.25 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 819.25 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 194,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,966.57/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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