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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 814.68 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 814.68 and 218.41 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 814.68 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/814.68 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 814.68 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 177,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,934.26/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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