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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 811.88 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 811.88 and 216.45 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 811.88 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/811.88 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 811.88 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 175,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,726.28/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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