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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 811.78 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 811.78 and 216.26 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 811.78 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/811.78 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 811.78 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 175,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555.54/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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