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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.07, 814.61 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.07, 814.61 and 218.44 is: 327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.07 : 814.61 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.07/814.61 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.07x = 814.61 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.07x = 177,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,943.41/543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.66

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