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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.31, 809.16 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.31, 809.16 and 214.89 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.31 : 809.16 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.31/809.16 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.31x = 809.16 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.31x = 173,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,880.39/539.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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