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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 819.20 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 819.20 and 204.16 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 819.20 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/819.20 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 819.20 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 167,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,247.87/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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