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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.45, 813.60 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.45, 813.60 and 217.82 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.45 : 813.60 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.45/813.60 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.45x = 813.60 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.45x = 177,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,218.35/542.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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