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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 804.28 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 804.28 and 211.48 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 804.28 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/804.28 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 804.28 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 170,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,086.60/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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