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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 801.88 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 801.88 and 210.36 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 801.88 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/801.88 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 801.88 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 168,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683.48/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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