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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 804.24 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 804.24 and 211.44 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 804.24 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/804.24 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 804.24 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 170,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,048.51/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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