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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 806.72 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 806.72 and 213.52 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 806.72 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/806.72 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 806.72 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 172,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,250.85/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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