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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.10, 820.94 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.10, 820.94 and 217.97 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.10 : 820.94 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.10/820.94 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.10x = 820.94 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.10x = 178,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,938.18/547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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