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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 805.65 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 805.65 and 212.02 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 805.65 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/805.65 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 805.65 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 170,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,813.91/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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