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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 811.04 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 811.04 and 216.12 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 811.04 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/811.04 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 811.04 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 175,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,281.96/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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