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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 804.32 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 804.32 and 211.50 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 804.32 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/804.32 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 804.32 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 170,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,113.68/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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