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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 807.45 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 807.45 and 213.45 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 807.45 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/807.45 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 807.45 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 172,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,350.20/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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