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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 811 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 811 and 216.32 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 811 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/811 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 811 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 175,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,435.52/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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