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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 819.92 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 819.92 and 217.81 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 819.92 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/819.92 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 819.92 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 178,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,585.69/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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