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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 818.82 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 818.82 and 238.02 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 818.82 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/818.82 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 818.82 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 194,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,895.54/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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