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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 814.22 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 814.22 and 218.28 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 814.22 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/814.22 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 814.22 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 177,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,727.94/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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