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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.90, 808 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.90, 808 and 214.08 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.90 : 808 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.90/808 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.90x = 808 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.90x = 172,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,976.64/538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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