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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.49 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.49 and 216.46 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.49 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.49 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.49 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 175,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,655.13/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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