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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 814.82 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 814.82 and 219.14 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 814.82 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/814.82 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 814.82 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 178,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,559.65/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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