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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 818.80 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 818.80 and 204 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 818.80 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/818.80 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 818.80 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 167,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,035.20/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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