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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 804.42 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 804.42 and 211.82 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 804.42 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/804.42 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 804.42 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 170,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,388.22/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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