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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.96, 810.05 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.96, 810.05 and 215.33 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.96 : 810.05 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.96/810.05 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.96x = 810.05 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.96x = 174,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,422.94/539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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