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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 815.16 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 815.16 and 219.31 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 815.16 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/815.16 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 815.16 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 178,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,771.52/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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