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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 820.50 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 820.50 and 238.68 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 820.50 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/820.50 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 820.50 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 195,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,836.94/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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