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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.62 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.62 and 210.16 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.62 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.62 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.62 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 168,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,678.62/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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