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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 812.26 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 812.26 and 212.68 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 812.26 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/812.26 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 812.26 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 172,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,751.46/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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