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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.42, 809.15 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.42, 809.15 and 214.83 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.42 : 809.15 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.42/809.15 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.42x = 809.15 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.42x = 173,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,828.62/539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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