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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 819.60 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 819.60 and 238.62 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 819.60 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/819.60 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 819.60 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 195,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,572.95/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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