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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 819.90 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 819.90 and 238.71 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 819.90 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/819.90 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 819.90 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 195,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,718.33/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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