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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 814.37 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 814.37 and 218.21 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 814.37 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/814.37 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 814.37 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 177,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,698.51/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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