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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 814.12 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 814.12 and 218.32 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 814.12 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/814.12 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 814.12 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 177,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,738.68/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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