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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.35 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.35 and 212.32 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.35 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.35 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.35 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 170,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,987.89/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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