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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 812.30 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 812.30 and 216.68 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 812.30 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/812.30 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 812.30 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 176,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004.02/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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