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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 803.38 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 803.38 and 211.36 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 803.38 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/803.38 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 803.38 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 169,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,802.40/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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