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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 808.28 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 808.28 and 214.22 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 808.28 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/808.28 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 808.28 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 173,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,146.95/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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