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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.58, 809.46 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.58, 809.46 and 214.86 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.58 : 809.46 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.58/809.46 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.58x = 809.46 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.58x = 173,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,920.58/539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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