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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 814.52 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 814.52 and 218.56 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 814.52 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/814.52 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 814.52 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 178,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,021.49/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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