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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.38 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.38 and 217.41 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.38 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.38 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.38 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 176,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,835.86/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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