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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 813.08 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 813.08 and 217.44 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 813.08 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/813.08 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 813.08 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 176,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,796.12/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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