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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.76, 808.23 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.76, 808.23 and 214.40 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.76 : 808.23 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.76/808.23 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.76x = 808.23 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.76x = 173,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,284.51/538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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