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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 812.52 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 812.52 and 216.97 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 812.52 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/812.52 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 812.52 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 176,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,292.46/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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