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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.32, 805.68 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.32, 805.68 and 212.32 is: 318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.32 : 805.68 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.32/805.68 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.32x = 805.68 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.32x = 171,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,061.98/537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.36

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