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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 819.66 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 819.66 and 238.01 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 819.66 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/819.66 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 819.66 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 195,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087.28/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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