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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.23, 801.65 and 209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.23, 801.65 and 209.83 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.23 : 801.65 = 209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.23/801.65 = 209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.23x = 801.65 × 209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.23x = 168,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,210.22/534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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