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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.25, 819.23 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.25, 819.23 and 238.03 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.25 : 819.23 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.25/819.23 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.25x = 819.23 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.25x = 195,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,001.72/546.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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