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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 813.94 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 813.94 and 218.10 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 813.94 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/813.94 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 813.94 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 177,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,520.31/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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