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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 815.92 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 815.92 and 219.04 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 815.92 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/815.92 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 815.92 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 178,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,719.12/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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