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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 814.89 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 814.89 and 218.62 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 814.89 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/814.89 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 814.89 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 178,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,151.25/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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