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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.43, 815.08 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.43, 815.08 and 218.69 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.43 : 815.08 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.43/815.08 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.43x = 815.08 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.43x = 178,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,249.85/543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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