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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 803.86 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 803.86 and 211.23 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 803.86 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/803.86 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 803.86 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 169,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,798.82/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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