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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 804.24 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 804.24 and 211.84 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 804.24 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/804.24 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 804.24 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 170,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,370.20/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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