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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.28 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.28 and 212.25 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.28 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.28 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.28 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 170,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,919.62/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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