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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 811.76 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 811.76 and 212.22 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 811.76 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/811.76 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 811.76 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 172,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,270.65/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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