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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 815.66 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 815.66 and 214.66 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 815.66 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/815.66 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 815.66 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 175,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,089.58/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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