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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 820.33 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 820.33 and 238.83 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 820.33 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/820.33 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 820.33 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 195,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,915.74/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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