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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.17, 806.18 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.17, 806.18 and 212.54 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.17 : 806.18 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.17/806.18 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.17x = 806.18 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.17x = 171,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,340.40/537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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