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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 815.96 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 815.96 and 219.16 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 815.96 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/815.96 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 815.96 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 178,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,825.79/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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