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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.92 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.92 and 216.57 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.92 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.92 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.92 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 175,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,841.37/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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