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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.13, 814.74 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.13, 814.74 and 218.32 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.13 : 814.74 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.13/814.74 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.13x = 814.74 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.13x = 177,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,874.04/543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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