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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.36 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.36 and 217.20 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.36 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.36 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.36 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 176,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661.79/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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