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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 748.16 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 748.16 and 321.14 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 748.16 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/748.16 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 748.16 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 240,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,264.10/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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