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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 818.76 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 818.76 and 216.84 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 818.76 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/818.76 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 818.76 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 177,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,539.92/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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