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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.94, 820.55 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.94, 820.55 and 238.87 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.94 : 820.55 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.94/820.55 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.94x = 820.55 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.94x = 196,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,004.78/546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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