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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 814.97 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 814.97 and 219.15 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 814.97 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/814.97 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 814.97 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 178,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,599.58/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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