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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 802.21 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 802.21 and 209.98 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 802.21 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/802.21 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 802.21 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 168,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,448.06/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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