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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 810.08 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 810.08 and 155.30 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 810.08 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/810.08 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 810.08 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 125,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,800.60/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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