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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 810.54 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 810.54 and 215.53 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 810.54 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/810.54 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 810.54 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 174,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,693.66/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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