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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.24, 810.32 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.24, 810.32 and 215.40 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.24 : 810.32 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.24/810.32 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.24x = 810.32 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.24x = 174,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,542.93/540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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