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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 819.56 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 819.56 and 238.06 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 819.56 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/819.56 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 819.56 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 195,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,099.17/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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