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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.49, 808.02 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.49, 808.02 and 214.08 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.49 : 808.02 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.49/808.02 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.49x = 808.02 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.49x = 172,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,980.92/538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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