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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.84, 811.14 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.84, 811.14 and 216.12 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.84 : 811.14 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.84/811.14 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.84x = 811.14 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.84x = 175,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,303.58/540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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