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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.46, 819.81 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.46, 819.81 and 238.23 is: 357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.46 : 819.81 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.46/819.81 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.46x = 819.81 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.46x = 195,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,303.34/546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.40

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