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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.15, 804.09 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.15, 804.09 and 211.52 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.15 : 804.09 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.15/804.09 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.15x = 804.09 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.15x = 170,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,081.12/536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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