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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 811.08 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 811.08 and 216.34 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 811.08 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/811.08 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 811.08 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 175,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469.05/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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