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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.24 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.24 and 210.88 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.24 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.24 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.24 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 170,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,863.41/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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