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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 810.96 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 810.96 and 215.92 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 810.96 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/810.96 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 810.96 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 175,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,102.48/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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