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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 811.47 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 811.47 and 216.14 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 811.47 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/811.47 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 811.47 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 175,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,391.13/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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