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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 805.03 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 805.03 and 212.15 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 805.03 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/805.03 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 805.03 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 170,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,787.11/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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