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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 810.48 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 810.48 and 155.48 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 810.48 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/810.48 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 810.48 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 126,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,013.43/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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