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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 807.34 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 807.34 and 213.50 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 807.34 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/807.34 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 807.34 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 172,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,367.09/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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