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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.42 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.42 and 216.84 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.42 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.42 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.42 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 176,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,165.15/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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