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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 808.18 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 808.18 and 214.07 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 808.18 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/808.18 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 808.18 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 173,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001.98/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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