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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 819.69 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 819.69 and 233.91 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 819.69 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/819.69 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 819.69 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 191,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,737.09/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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