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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 808.92 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 808.92 and 214.58 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 808.92 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/808.92 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 808.92 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 173,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,578.05/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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