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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.42, 809.34 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.42, 809.34 and 214.82 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.42 : 809.34 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.42/809.34 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.42x = 809.34 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.42x = 173,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,862.42/539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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