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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 821.06 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 821.06 and 239.23 is: 358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 821.06 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/821.06 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 821.06 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 196,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,424.63/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.81

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