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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 812.07 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 812.07 and 216.57 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 812.07 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/812.07 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 812.07 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 175,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,870.00/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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