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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 815.46 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 815.46 and 218.76 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 815.46 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/815.46 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 815.46 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 178,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,390.03/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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