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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 801.32 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 801.32 and 210.14 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 801.32 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/801.32 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 801.32 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 168,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,389.38/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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