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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.34 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.34 and 218.28 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.34 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.34 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.34 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 177,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,755.08/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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