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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 814.32 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 814.32 and 218.18 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 814.32 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/814.32 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 814.32 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 177,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,668.34/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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