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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.54, 807.32 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.54, 807.32 and 214.14 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.54 : 807.32 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.54/807.32 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.54x = 807.32 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.54x = 172,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,879.50/538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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