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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 814.16 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 814.16 and 218.03 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 814.16 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/814.16 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 814.16 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 177,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,507.78/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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