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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 805.41 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 805.41 and 212.22 is: 318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 805.41 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/805.41 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 805.41 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 170,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,924.11/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.36

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