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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 810.51 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 810.51 and 215.49 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 810.51 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/810.51 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 810.51 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 174,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,659.03/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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