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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 804.18 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 804.18 and 212.01 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 804.18 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/804.18 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 804.18 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 170,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,494.20/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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