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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 815.76 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 815.76 and 219.16 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 815.76 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/815.76 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 815.76 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 178,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,781.96/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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