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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.97, 808.47 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.97, 808.47 and 214.16 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.97 : 808.47 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.97/808.47 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.97x = 808.47 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.97x = 173,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,141.94/538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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