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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.92, 814.20 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.92, 814.20 and 218.20 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.92 : 814.20 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.92/814.20 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.92x = 814.20 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.92x = 177,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,658.44/542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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