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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 810.53 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 810.53 and 150.32 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 810.53 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/810.53 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 810.53 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 121,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,840.03/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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