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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 808.08 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 808.08 and 213.84 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 808.08 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/808.08 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 808.08 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 172,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,799.83/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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