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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.86, 814.41 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.86, 814.41 and 218.26 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.86 : 814.41 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.86/814.41 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.86x = 814.41 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.86x = 177,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,753.13/542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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