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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.54, 810.95 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.54, 810.95 and 248.22 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.54 : 810.95 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.54/810.95 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.54x = 810.95 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.54x = 201,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,292.77/540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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