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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.68 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.68 and 216.50 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.68 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.68 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.68 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 175,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,728.72/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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