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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.22, 806.04 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.22, 806.04 and 212.68 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.22 : 806.04 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.22/806.04 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.22x = 806.04 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.22x = 171,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,428.59/537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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