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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 813.92 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 813.92 and 218.25 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 813.92 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/813.92 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 813.92 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 177,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,636.95/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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