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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 810.72 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 810.72 and 216.15 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 810.72 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/810.72 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 810.72 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 175,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,237.13/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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