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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 810.53 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 810.53 and 227.77 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 810.53 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/810.53 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 810.53 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 184,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614.80/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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