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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810 and 236 is: 354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 191,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,160/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354

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