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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 808.61 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 808.61 and 214.34 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 808.61 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/808.61 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 808.61 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 173,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,312.35/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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