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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.19, 806.03 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.19, 806.03 and 212.47 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.19 : 806.03 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.19/806.03 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.19x = 806.03 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.19x = 171,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,254.91/537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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