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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 810.69 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 810.69 and 215.72 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 810.69 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/810.69 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 810.69 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 174,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,881.44/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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