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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 804.66 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 804.66 and 211.90 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 804.66 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/804.66 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 804.66 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 170,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,507.45/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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