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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 818.33 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 818.33 and 237.55 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 818.33 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/818.33 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 818.33 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 194,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,393.70/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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