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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.85, 816.39 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.85, 816.39 and 219.45 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.85 : 816.39 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.85/816.39 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.85x = 816.39 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.85x = 179,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,156.79/543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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