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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 810.41 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 810.41 and 216.18 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 810.41 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/810.41 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 810.41 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 175,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,194.43/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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