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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.40, 809.40 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.40, 809.40 and 215.60 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.40 : 809.40 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.40/809.40 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.40x = 809.40 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.40x = 174,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,506.64/540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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