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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 819.97 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 819.97 and 238.47 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 819.97 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/819.97 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 819.97 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 195,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,534.57/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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