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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 814.08 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 814.08 and 218 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 814.08 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/814.08 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 814.08 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 177,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,469.44/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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