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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 815.19 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 815.19 and 218.76 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 815.19 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/815.19 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 815.19 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 178,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,330.96/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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