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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 811.52 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 811.52 and 216.56 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 811.52 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/811.52 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 811.52 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 175,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,742.77/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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