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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.18, 810.69 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.18, 810.69 and 215.55 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.18 : 810.69 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.18/810.69 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.18x = 810.69 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.18x = 174,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,744.23/540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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