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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.89, 805.38 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.89, 805.38 and 212.18 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.89 : 805.38 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.89/805.38 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.89x = 805.38 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.89x = 170,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,880.44/536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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