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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 805.36 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 805.36 and 212.23 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 805.36 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/805.36 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 805.36 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 170,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,921.55/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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