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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.54, 808.94 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.54, 808.94 and 210.23 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.54 : 808.94 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.54/808.94 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.54x = 808.94 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.54x = 170,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,060.38/539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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