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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 812.25 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 812.25 and 216.70 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 812.25 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/812.25 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 812.25 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 176,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,010.51/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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