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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 808.47 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 808.47 and 214.10 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 808.47 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/808.47 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 808.47 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 173,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,092.36/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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