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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.89, 808.67 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.89, 808.67 and 214.29 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.89 : 808.67 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.89/808.67 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.89x = 808.67 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.89x = 173,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,284.78/538.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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