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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.04, 814.68 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.04, 814.68 and 218.74 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.04 : 814.68 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.04/814.68 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.04x = 814.68 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.04x = 178,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,203.10/543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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