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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 814.36 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 814.36 and 218.22 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 814.36 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/814.36 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 814.36 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 177,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,709.64/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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