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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 810.50 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 810.50 and 215.54 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 810.50 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/810.50 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 810.50 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 174,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,695.17/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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