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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 805.21 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 805.21 and 212.27 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 805.21 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/805.21 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 805.21 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 170,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,917.37/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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