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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 804.23 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 804.23 and 211.41 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 804.23 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/804.23 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 804.23 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 170,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,022.00/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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