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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 819.93 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 819.93 and 238.52 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 819.93 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/819.93 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 819.93 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 195,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,566.46/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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