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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 803.93 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 803.93 and 211.23 is: 316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 803.93 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/803.93 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 803.93 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 169,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,813.08/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.90

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