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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 818.26 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 818.26 and 216.68 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 818.26 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/818.26 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 818.26 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 177,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,300.58/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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