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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 805.04 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 805.04 and 212.08 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 805.04 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/805.04 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 805.04 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 170,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,732.88/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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