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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 812.16 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 812.16 and 217.04 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 812.16 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/812.16 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 812.16 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 176,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,271.21/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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