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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.46, 810.08 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.46, 810.08 and 215.45 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.46 : 810.08 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.46/810.08 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.46x = 810.08 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.46x = 174,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,531.74/540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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