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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.13, 802.38 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.13, 802.38 and 210.32 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 802.38 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/802.38 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 802.38 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 168,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752.55/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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