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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.58, 819.54 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.58, 819.54 and 238.27 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.58 : 819.54 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.58/819.54 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.58x = 819.54 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.58x = 195,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,271.80/546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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