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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 813.96 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 813.96 and 218.08 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 813.96 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/813.96 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 813.96 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 177,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,508.40/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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