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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 819.19 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 819.19 and 217.27 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 819.19 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/819.19 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 819.19 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 177,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,984.94/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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