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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.12, 812.06 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.12, 812.06 and 216.56 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.12 : 812.06 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.12/812.06 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.12x = 812.06 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.12x = 175,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859.71/541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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