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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.42 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.42 and 216.80 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.42 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.42 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.42 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 175,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,915.86/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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