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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 811.52 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 811.52 and 211.86 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 811.52 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/811.52 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 811.52 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 171,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,928.36/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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