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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 818.59 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 818.59 and 216.77 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 818.59 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/818.59 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 818.59 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 177,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,444.67/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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