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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 811.92 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 811.92 and 216.42 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 811.92 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/811.92 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 811.92 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 175,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,718.06/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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