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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 819.12 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 819.12 and 217.02 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 819.12 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/819.12 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 819.12 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 177,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,765.42/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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