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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.45, 812.10 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.45, 812.10 and 216.82 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.45 : 812.10 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.45/812.10 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.45x = 812.10 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.45x = 176,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,075.46/541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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