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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 805.57 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 805.57 and 212.41 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 805.57 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/805.57 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 805.57 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 171,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,111.12/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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