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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.46 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.46 and 206.48 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.46 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.46 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.46 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 165,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,898.42/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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