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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 805.55 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 805.55 and 212.36 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 805.55 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/805.55 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 805.55 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 171,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,061.51/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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