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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.01, 810.33 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.01, 810.33 and 215.65 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.01 : 810.33 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.01/810.33 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.01x = 810.33 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.01x = 174,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,747.66/540.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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