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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.79, 805.31 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.79, 805.31 and 212.49 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.79 : 805.31 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.79/805.31 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.79x = 805.31 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.79x = 171,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,119.26/536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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