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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 803.21 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 803.21 and 210.81 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 803.21 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/803.21 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 803.21 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 169,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,323.65/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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