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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.62 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.62 and 216.27 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.62 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.62 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.62 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 175,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,529.06/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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