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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.35, 819.37 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.35, 819.37 and 238.13 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.35 : 819.37 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.35/819.37 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.35x = 819.37 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.35x = 195,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,116.58/546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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