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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 813.02 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 813.02 and 212.86 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 813.02 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/813.02 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 813.02 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 173,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,059.44/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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