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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 810.81 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 810.81 and 216 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 810.81 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/810.81 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 810.81 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 175,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,134.96/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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