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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.85, 820.08 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.85, 820.08 and 238.61 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.85 : 820.08 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.85/820.08 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.85x = 820.08 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.85x = 195,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,681.34/546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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