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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.95, 807.98 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.95, 807.98 and 214.55 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.95 : 807.98 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.95/807.98 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.95x = 807.98 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.95x = 173,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,350.03/538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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