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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 814.32 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 814.32 and 218.07 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 814.32 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/814.32 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 814.32 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 177,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,578.76/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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