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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 818.63 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 818.63 and 216.66 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 818.63 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/818.63 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 818.63 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 177,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,363.29/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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