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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 813.41 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 813.41 and 218.18 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 813.41 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/813.41 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 813.41 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 177,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,469.79/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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