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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.06, 806.94 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.06, 806.94 and 213.34 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.06 : 806.94 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.06/806.94 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.06x = 806.94 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.06x = 172,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,152.58/538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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