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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 806.44 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 806.44 and 212.93 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 806.44 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/806.44 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 806.44 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 171,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,711.24/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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