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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.39 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.39 and 217.20 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.39 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.39 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.39 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 177,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,975.19/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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