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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 803.89 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 803.89 and 211.25 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 803.89 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/803.89 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 803.89 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 169,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,821.76/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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