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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.35, 806.02 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.35, 806.02 and 208.15 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.35 : 806.02 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.35/806.02 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.35x = 806.02 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.35x = 167,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,770.53/537.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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