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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 804.88 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 804.88 and 212.36 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 804.88 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/804.88 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 804.88 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 170,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,924.32/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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