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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.45, 809.91 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.45, 809.91 and 215.46 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.45 : 809.91 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.45/809.91 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.45x = 809.91 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.45x = 174,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,503.21/540.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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