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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 819.46 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 819.46 and 238.12 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 819.46 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/819.46 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 819.46 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 195,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,129.82/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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