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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.15, 804.31 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.15, 804.31 and 211.34 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.15 : 804.31 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.15/804.31 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.15x = 804.31 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.15x = 169,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,984.36/536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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