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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 810.43 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 810.43 and 150.30 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 810.43 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/810.43 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 810.43 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 121,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,806.88/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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