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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 808.38 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 808.38 and 214.29 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 808.38 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/808.38 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 808.38 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 173,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,227.75/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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