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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 819.87 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 819.87 and 238.28 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 819.87 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/819.87 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 819.87 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 195,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,354.52/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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