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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 808.88 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 808.88 and 214.44 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 808.88 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/808.88 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 808.88 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 173,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,455.16/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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