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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 809.10 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 809.10 and 214.80 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 809.10 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/809.10 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 809.10 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 173,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,794.68/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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