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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 811.76 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 811.76 and 216.46 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 811.76 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/811.76 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 811.76 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 175,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,710.05/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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