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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 805.37 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 805.37 and 212.28 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 805.37 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/805.37 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 805.37 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 170,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,963.94/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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