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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 811.44 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 811.44 and 211.99 is: 317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 811.44 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/811.44 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 811.44 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 172,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,017.17/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.90

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