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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 812.25 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 812.25 and 216.77 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 812.25 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/812.25 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 812.25 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 176,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,071.43/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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