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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.74, 819.82 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.74, 819.82 and 238.42 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.74 : 819.82 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.74/819.82 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.74x = 819.82 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.74x = 195,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,461.48/546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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