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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 807.48 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 807.48 and 213.90 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 807.48 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/807.48 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 807.48 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 172,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,719.97/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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