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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.60, 808.36 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.60, 808.36 and 214.20 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.60 : 808.36 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.60/808.36 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.60x = 808.36 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.60x = 173,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,150.71/538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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