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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.92 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.92 and 216.63 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.92 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.92 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.92 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 175,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,886.23/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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