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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.26, 813.45 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.26, 813.45 and 217.66 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.26 : 813.45 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.26/813.45 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.26x = 813.45 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.26x = 177,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,055.53/542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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