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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.37, 819.89 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.37, 819.89 and 238.22 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.37 : 819.89 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.37/819.89 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.37x = 819.89 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.37x = 195,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,315.05/546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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