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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.49, 809.58 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.49, 809.58 and 214.88 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.49 : 809.58 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.49/809.58 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.49x = 809.58 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.49x = 173,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,958.50/539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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