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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 815.28 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 815.28 and 214.41 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 815.28 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/815.28 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 815.28 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 174,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,804.18/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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