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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 821.04 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 821.04 and 238.98 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 821.04 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/821.04 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 821.04 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 196,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,214.32/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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