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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.89 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.89 and 216.54 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.89 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.89 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.89 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 175,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,806.66/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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