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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.62 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.62 and 212.22 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.62 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.62 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.62 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 170,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,968.68/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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