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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 818.98 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 818.98 and 238.05 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 818.98 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/818.98 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 818.98 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 194,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,957.59/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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