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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.46 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.46 and 215.37 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.46 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.46 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.46 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 174,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,545.55/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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