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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 802.96 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 802.96 and 145.32 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 802.96 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/802.96 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 802.96 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 116,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686.15/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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