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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 812.03 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 812.03 and 216.66 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 812.03 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/812.03 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 812.03 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 175,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,934.42/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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