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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 807.54 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 807.54 and 213.75 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 807.54 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/807.54 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 807.54 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 172,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,610.87/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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