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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 810.64 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 810.64 and 215.92 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 810.64 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/810.64 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 810.64 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 175,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033.39/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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