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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.47, 807.48 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.47, 807.48 and 213.75 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.47 : 807.48 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.47/807.48 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.47x = 807.48 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.47x = 172,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,598.85/538.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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