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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.33, 808.99 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.33, 808.99 and 214.69 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.33 : 808.99 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.33/808.99 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.33x = 808.99 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.33x = 173,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,679.50/539.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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