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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 802.14 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 802.14 and 210.29 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 802.14 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/802.14 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 802.14 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 168,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,682.02/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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