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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.49, 811.08 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.49, 811.08 and 215.88 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.49 : 811.08 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.49/811.08 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.49x = 811.08 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.49x = 175,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,095.95/540.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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