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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 806.56 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 806.56 and 213.60 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 806.56 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/806.56 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 806.56 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 172,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,281.22/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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