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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 802.28 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 802.28 and 210.12 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 802.28 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/802.28 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 802.28 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 168,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,575.07/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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