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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.98 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.98 and 216.72 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.98 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.98 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.98 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 175,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,972.31/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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