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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 819.43 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 819.43 and 233.96 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 819.43 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/819.43 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 819.43 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 191,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,713.84/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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