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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.11, 810.38 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.11, 810.38 and 215.46 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.11 : 810.38 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.11/810.38 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.11x = 810.38 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.11x = 174,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,605.01/540.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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