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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.61, 808.03 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.61, 808.03 and 213.98 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.61 : 808.03 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.61/808.03 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.61x = 808.03 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.61x = 172,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,902.26/538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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