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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.15, 811.99 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.15, 811.99 and 216.47 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.15 : 811.99 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.15/811.99 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.15x = 811.99 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.15x = 175,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,771.48/541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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