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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 805.02 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 805.02 and 211.94 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 805.02 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/805.02 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 805.02 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 170,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615.94/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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