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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 811.35 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 811.35 and 216.32 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 811.35 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/811.35 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 811.35 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 175,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,507.18/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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