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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 805.68 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 805.68 and 212.30 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 805.68 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/805.68 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 805.68 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 171,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,045.86/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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