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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 812.60 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 812.60 and 216.89 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 812.60 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/812.60 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 812.60 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 176,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,244.81/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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