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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.47, 810.20 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.47, 810.20 and 211.11 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.47 : 810.20 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.47/810.20 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.47x = 810.20 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.47x = 171,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,038.81/540.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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