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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 815.10 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 815.10 and 218.80 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 815.10 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/815.10 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 815.10 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 178,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,343.88/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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