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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 810.09 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 810.09 and 215.37 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 810.09 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/810.09 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 810.09 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 174,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,469.08/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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