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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804.89 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804.89 and 212.24 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804.89 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804.89 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804.89 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 170,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,826.36/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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