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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 814.12 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 814.12 and 218.05 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 814.12 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/814.12 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 814.12 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 177,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,516.29/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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