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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 811.56 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 811.56 and 216.69 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 811.56 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/811.56 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 811.56 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 175,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,856.94/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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