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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.90, 808.35 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.90, 808.35 and 214.18 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.90 : 808.35 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.90/808.35 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.90x = 808.35 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.90x = 173,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,132.40/538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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