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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 807.34 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 807.34 and 213.42 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 807.34 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/807.34 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 807.34 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 172,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,302.50/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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