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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 804.16 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 804.16 and 211.16 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 804.16 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/804.16 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 804.16 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 169,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806.43/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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